Peabody Veterans Memorial High School - Meta Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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.1 ETA Fifteen SHIRLEY R. BAGLEY “And as for me, though my wit be iyte On books for to rede I me delyte.” Please do not presume (from read- ing the quotation) that Shirley is a zealous bookworm, or yet an advocate of periodically studying “The Saint’s Everlasting Rest.” No! But Shirley’s tastes do incline her to literature not- withstanding. Also, as one of our more successful Commercial students, Shirley’s lovely ways were, and are, appreciated by every one. HELEN BARRON “Loathing pretence, she did with cheerful will What others talked of while their hands were still.” Whenever we looked Helen’s way, she was either lost irretrievably be- hind the covers of some book, or else, just as characteristically, frantically wirelessing Brother Walter — just in time — the correct answer to some perplexing question or other. So very quiet — almost mouselike — yet Helen is well known and liked by every one. WALTER E. BARRON “They can conquer who believe they can.” Here is beholden unto you a lad possessed of those qualities which make for success. Although of a re- served nature, he plods steadily towards his goal which is set in the business world. His alertness in class and cheei ' ful readiness to help have won him many friends. Go to it, Wal- ter, we are all wishing you “Bon Voyage” in your future undertakings.

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Fourteen META MARK ARAKELIAN “You will be what you will to be.” “Mike” blessed with a sunny dis- position and a willingness to work has already gained the two crowning successes of the scholar; the friend- ship of his fellow students and achievement in his studies. He is gifted with an aptitude for things technical and it is assured that he will find prosperity in this, his chosen field. WILLIAM H. ASTON “Character is worth a thousand laurels. OBSERVER META STRAND NIGHT FRENCH CLUB CLASS FOOTBALL SENIOR PLAY In our sophomore year, “Bill” came to us from Medford, a most welcome addition to 1931’s class and a gener- ous contributor to our literary pub- lications. His cheery smile and jovial “hello” won for him many friends before he had been here a year — and what’s more — he’s kept them. Here’s to you, Bill, may you make your place in the world as securely as you have in Peabody High. MARY BACHINILAS “It was myself that sang in me.” There certainly was always a gold- en, happy little bird forever singing in Mary’s heart. Her flashing smile, her irresistable laughter, her sunny self added life in all her classrooms. Friendly, capable Mary will always be one of our pleasantest memories. And so we say at Commencement — Bon Voyage, Mary!

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Sixteen .1 E T A SAMUEL BENATOR “A little body doth often harbor a great soul.” CLASS FOOTBALL CLASS BASKETBALL Small in stature and unobtrusive in nature, Sam has escaped the close at- tention of a great many of us. Conse- quently but a few know the intrinsic beauty of his character. He has been highly successful in his studies, but still found time to distinguish him- self in sports. Such as he, can never fall short of success. WALTER J. BIRMINGHAM “Character gives splendor to youth. FOOTBALL BASEBALL CLASS BASKETBALL Persevering, yet retiring, Walter is very popular among those who are closely acquainted with him. His favorite activity is athletics and he is equally at home playing football, baseball or basketball. Because of his high rank in his class, we are con- fident that Walter will be successful when we part. NATHALIE L. BLISS “To those who know thee not, no words can paint ! And those who know thee, know all words are faint! EDITOR-IN-CHIEF META OBSERVER SECRETARY FRENCH CLUB HONOR STUDENT STRAND NIGHT Just the sort of girl fair Helen must have been With golden hair and flashing, tender smile, Except that Grecian Helen was be- loved by only men While Nan wins us all with her wiles. The sort of girl you dream about — who doesn’t oft come true Of whom you’re awfully proud to say, “she came from P. H. too.”